Health Coverage

Medicaid for Aged & Disabled / SSI-related

Verified · October 23, 2026

Medicaid for low-income individuals who are either aged (65 or older) or disabled is called SSI-Related Medicaid. Florida residents who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically eligible for Medicaid coverage from the Social Security Administration.

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Organization
Florida Department of Children and Families; Agency for Health Care Administration
Who qualifies
Low-income individuals who are aged (65 or older) or disabled. SSI recipients are automatically eligible for Medicaid and do not need to file a separate ACCESS Florida Application unless nursing home services are needed, as stated on the DCF Medicaid page.
How to apply
For SSI recipients, no separate ACCESS Florida Application is needed unless nursing home services are needed. For regular Medicaid coverage, apply using the online ACCESS Florida Application, as stated on the DCF Medicaid page.
Cost
Free
Last verified
October 23, 2026

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